In 2008, Congress enacted the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act (PRIIA), authorizing states to take financial responsibility for the operating costs for all routes less than 750 miles in length.

Amtrak ReportsVirginia is also served by Amtrak’s long-distance services, including the Auto Train, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Palmetto, Silver Meteor, and Silver Star. Additional information on all Amtrak trains is available on Amtrak’s website.